Abstract: A method is described for managing a generally automated, multilevel process for verifying both an already identified document type and the identity of a person presenting the document. A plurality of levels of document and identity verification checking steps are performed in real time. Each level of verification checking consists of additional, predetermined, ever more rigorous document and/or bearer identity verification checking steps performed in real time that vary depending on what type of document is involved, the authority that issued the document, why and where the document is being presented and other information about known problems with the types of documents.

Abstract: A method is described for managing a generally automated, multilevel process for verifying both an already identified document type and the identity of a person presenting the document. A plurality of levels of document and identity verification checking steps are performed in real time. Each level of verification checking consists of additional, predetermined, ever more rigorous document and/or bearer identity verification checking steps performed in real time that vary depending on what type of document is involved, the authority that issued the document, why and where the document is being presented and other information about known problems with the types of documents.